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X-FAB Silicon Foundries Expands MEMS Manufacturing Capabilities at Erfurt and Itzehoe

X-FAB Silicon Foundries today announced it has reached a major milestone in further expanding its MEMS manufacturing capabilities in two of its German locations, Erfurt and Itzehoe. Driven by increased customer demand for MEMS manufacturing services, the expansion includes two new dedicated MEMS fabs with cleanroom space totaling more than 2,000 m2.

20 Jun 2014

University of Surrey to Consolidate Graphene Research with New Graphene Centre

The University of Surrey is to establish a graphene centre within its Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), expanding and consolidating the University's graphene research and manufacturing capabilities.

From University of Surrey - Division of Mechanical, Medical, and Aerospace Engineering 20 Jun 2014

BIND, Roche Enter Research Agreement to Discover Novel Nanomedicines

BIND Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage nanomedicine platform company developing targeted and programmable therapeutics called AccurinsTM, today announced that it has entered into a research agreement with Roche to discover novel nanomedicines using Accurins for the treatment of diseases in therapeutic areas outside of oncology.

20 Jun 2014

OMICS Group Announces 4th International Conference and Expo in Nanotek

Several prominent speakers from across the globe that are part of Nanotek-2014 include Claudio Nicolini, Nanoworld Institute, Italy; Haruo Sugi, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Japan; Jim Klostergaard, MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, USA; Israel Felner, The Hebrew University, Israel; Jean-Paul (Moshe) Lellouche, Bar-Ilan University, Israel; John F. Donegan, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland; Ashok K. Vaseashta, International Clean Water Institute, USA,; Kimihisa Yamamoto, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; Serhii Shafraniuk, Northwestern University, USA; Mark Kester, NanoSTAR Institute of the University of Virginia, USA; Bjarne Bogen, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, Norway; and Moinuddin Sarker, Natural State Research, Inc., USA.

20 Jun 2014

memsstar Relocates to New, Larger Facility

memsstar Limited, a leading provider of etch and deposition equipment and technology solutions to manufacturers of semiconductors and micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS), today announced that it has relocated to a new, larger facility.

From memsstar Ltd. 19 Jun 2014

New Report on World Market for Sol-Gel Nanocoatings

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The World Market for Sol-Gel Nanocoatings" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 19 Jun 2014

Nanoscale Iron Oxide Layer Improves Photoelectrodes for Solar Cells

Rust – iron oxide – could revolutionise solar cell technology. This usually unwanted substance can be used to make photoelectrodes which split water and generate hydrogen. Sunlight is thereby directly converted into valuable fuel rather than first being used to generate electricity.

19 Jun 2014

Nanotech Breathalyzer Can Accurately Detect Lung Cancer and Stage of Progression

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and partner institutions develop device that spots lung cancer to stop it in its tracks

19 Jun 2014

mPhase Technologies Continues Smart Surface Technology Development

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (XDSL), announced today that it is continuing the development of its award winning smart surface technology.

From MyPebble 19 Jun 2014

American CryoStem, nanoRANCH Partner to Create New Cancer Treatment Delivery Methods

American CryoStem Corporation, a leading strategic developer, marketer and global licensor of patented adipose tissue-based cellular technologies for the Regenerative and Personalized Medicine industries, today announced that the Company has entered into initial agreements with the nanoRANCH Division of UHV Technologies, Inc. ("nanoRANCH") for the development of methods for the delivery of therapeutics and drugs focused upon cancer treatments utilizing adipose derived adult stem cells.

19 Jun 2014

Nanoparticles in Commercial Drinks Could Lead to Poor Digestion, Diarrhea

Nanoparticles are becoming ubiquitous in food packaging, personal care products and are even being added to food directly. But the health and environmental effects of these tiny additives have remained largely unknown.

From American Chemical Society 19 Jun 2014

NanoStruck Signs LOI with Puerto Vallarta Municipality to Treat Leachate Water at Landfill Site

NanoStruck Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “NanoStruck”) announces a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed with the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to treat the leachate water at the Puerto Vallarta Landfill site (the “Plant”).

19 Jun 2014

Novati to Present the Latest in Disruptive Nanotechnologies at Sensors Expo 2014

Novati Technologies, Inc. -- fresh from being awarded Innovator of the Year by EETimes and EDN, and also named one of Austin’s Hottest Start-Ups by that city’s investment community -- will highlight the coming materials revolution when CEO Dave Anderson addresses the opening day at the Sensors Expo conference, June 24, in Chicago.

19 Jun 2014

Gold Nanoparticles May Improve Liposuction for Melting Fat

Although liposuction is one of the most common and well-established cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S., it still has its drawbacks. But a new biomedical start-up says it may have found a novel way to improve the procedure using gold nanoparticles to literally melt fat, reports Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly news magazine of the American Chemical Society.

From American Chemical Society 19 Jun 2014

DOE Awards $12 Million for ‘Spins and Heat in Nanoscale Electronic Systems’ Project

A UC Riverside-led research project is among the 32 named today by U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz as an Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs), designed to accelerate the scientific breakthroughs needed to build a new 21st-century energy economy in the United States.

From University of California at Riverside 19 Jun 2014

Nanotechnology News

X-FAB Silicon Foundries Expands MEMS Manufacturing Capabilities at Erfurt and Itzehoe

University of Surrey to Consolidate Graphene Research with New Graphene Centre

BIND, Roche Enter Research Agreement to Discover Novel Nanomedicines

OMICS Group Announces 4th International Conference and Expo in Nanotek

memsstar Relocates to New, Larger Facility

New Report on World Market for Sol-Gel Nanocoatings

Nanoscale Iron Oxide Layer Improves Photoelectrodes for Solar Cells

Nanotech Breathalyzer Can Accurately Detect Lung Cancer and Stage of Progression

mPhase Technologies Continues Smart Surface Technology Development

American CryoStem, nanoRANCH Partner to Create New Cancer Treatment Delivery Methods

Nanoparticles in Commercial Drinks Could Lead to Poor Digestion, Diarrhea

NanoStruck Signs LOI with Puerto Vallarta Municipality to Treat Leachate Water at Landfill Site

Novati to Present the Latest in Disruptive Nanotechnologies at Sensors Expo 2014

Gold Nanoparticles May Improve Liposuction for Melting Fat

DOE Awards $12 Million for ‘Spins and Heat in Nanoscale Electronic Systems’ Project

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